American Journal of Nursing Science

Special Issue

Mental Health Care: Aspects, Challenges and Perspectives

  • Submission Deadline: 31 January 2015
  • Status: Submission Closed
  • Lead Guest Editor: Ioanna V. Papathanasiou
About This Special Issue
According to World Health Organization, mental disorders are common in all regions of the world, affecting every community and age group across all income countries. While 14% of the global burden of disease is attributed to these disorders, most of the people affected - 75% in many low-income countries - do not have access to the treatment they need. WHO urging countries all over the globe for a comprehensive, coordinated plan from health and social services in order to promote and prevent mental disorders. Early identification, care, support, treatment and recovery of persons with mental disorders are the key facts in order to be addressed.

This special issue is focused on mental health care, its aspects, challenges and perspectives. We hope to explore a range of issues regarding mental disorders and mental health care. This special issue intends to be featured in articles on research, clinical practice, and the organization and delivery of mental health care around the world.

Aims and Scope:

1. New Ideas and Trends in Mental Health Care
2. Community Based Mental Health Services
3. Epidemiology, Prevention and Treatment of Mental Disorders
4. Social Psychiatry
5. Psychosocial Rehabilitation
6. Evidence- Based Mental Health Care
7. Ethical and Legal Issues in Mental Health Care
Lead Guest Editor
  • Ioanna V. Papathanasiou

    Nursing Department, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece

Guest Editors
  • Mai Saleh

    Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department, National Research Center, Giza, Egypt

  • Lambrini Kourkouta

    Nursing Department, Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece

  • Evangelos Fradelos

    3rd Psychiatric Department, State Mental Hospital of Attica, Athens, Greece

  • Aristotelis Koinis

    Psychiatric Department, Psychological Faculty, General Hospital of Argolida, Argos, Greece

  • Sofia Zyga

    Faculty of Human Movement and Quality of Life, Department of Nursing, University of Peloponnese, Sparti, Greece

  • Konstantinos Tsaras

    Nursing Department, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece

  • Kleisiaris F. Christos

    Nursing Department, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion City, Greece

  • Areti Tsaloglidou

    Nursing Department, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (T.E.I.), Thessaloniki, Greece

  • Abimbola Farinde

    Bayshore Medical Center, United States

  • Greta Wozniak

    Medical School, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

  • Carlos Melo-Dias

    Department of Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

  • Konstantinos Koukourikos

    Nursing Department, Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Pilea Thessaloniki, Greece

  • Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff

    Department of Medical Education, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia

  • Rekaya Vincent Balang

    Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Malaysia, Sarawak (UNIMAS), Kota Samarahan, Malaysia

  • Simon Macharia Kamau

    Department of Nursing Sciences, School of Science and Technology, University of Kabianga , Kericho, Kenya

  • Tarek Amin

    Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

Published Articles
  • Smoking is Associated with Osteoporosis Development in Primary Care Population

    Kleisiaris F. Christos , Plaiti E. Maria , Papathanasiou V. Ioanna , Papaioannou Polina , Kastrinakis Ioannis , Diakantoni Sofia , Fradelos Evangelos , Kourkouta Lamprini

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 96-101
    Received: 14 January 2015
    Accepted: 26 January 2015
    Published: 5 March 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.28
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    Abstract: Introduction: Osteoporosis is a disease of bones and it has been associated with various risk factors such as female gender, advanced age and smoking habit. However, evidence has shown that the true figures between osteoporosis and smoking are conflicted. Aim: This study was aimed to screen individuals for potential risk factors related to osteopor... Show More
  • Depression in Children and Teenagers

    Iliadis Ch. , Papadopoulou L. , Papoulia F.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 92-95
    Received: 13 December 2014
    Accepted: 30 December 2014
    Published: 5 March 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.27
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    Abstract: Depression is a psychiatric disease with dominant symptom, disorder of emotion and can affect people of all ages, including children and adolescents. The main feature of depression is the persistent and enduring sadness, the irritability and the absence of interest or satisfaction of any activity. Children and adolescents with depression are usuall... Show More
  • Depression and Quality of Life in Patients with Diabetes

    Papadopoulou L. , Papoulia F.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 88-91
    Received: 13 December 2014
    Accepted: 30 December 2014
    Published: 10 February 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.26
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    Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome of disorders where the patient follows a personalized insulin therapy and adjusts his diet and way of life. The purpose of this study is to describe the correlation of depression and anxiety experienced by patients with diabetes compared with their quality of life. Diabetic patient must make significant changes in da... Show More
  • The Role of Nurses in the Systemic Therapy of Mental Diseases

    Koukourikos Konstantinos

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 84-87
    Received: 26 January 2015
    Accepted: 26 January 2015
    Published: 10 February 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.25
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    Abstract: Introduction: Systemic therapy is an approach to helping people with psychological difficulties which is radically different from other therapies. It does not see its work as being to cure mental illnesses that reside within individuals, but to help people to mobilize the strengths of their relationships so as to make disturbing symptoms less probl... Show More
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation of Disability

    Tsaloglidou Areti

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 78-83
    Received: 18 January 2015
    Accepted: 20 January 2015
    Published: 8 February 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.24
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    Abstract: Introduction: Disability may be a consequence of deformations or developmental failures or the result of functional damages or traumatic effects of the posture or motion systems. There are also "social factors" that contribute to its definition, as the everyday life of the disabled is getting worst due mainly to the existing situation. The integrat... Show More
  • Measuring Death Attitude and Burnout of Greek Nursing Personnel

    Malliarou Maria , Zyga Sofia , Fradelos Evangelos , Sarafis Paulos

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 74-77
    Received: 12 January 2015
    Accepted: 16 January 2015
    Published: 8 February 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.23
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    Abstract: Occupational burnout is defined as a physical and mental exhaustion syndrome and is the result of chronic stress. Nurses are exposed to the physical and emotional effects of the experience of caring for a dying patient. Aim of this study was to investigate nurses’ burnout caring patients at their end of their life. Material and Method: The sample o... Show More
  • Assessment of Quality of Life and Fatigue among Haemodialysis Patients

    Tsiamis Georgios , Alikari Victoria , Fradelos Evangelos , Papapetrou Savvas , Zyga Sofia

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 66-73
    Received: 29 December 2014
    Accepted: 31 December 2014
    Published: 27 January 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.22
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  • Family Support, Social and Demographic Correlations of Non-Adherence among Haemodialysis Patients

    Alikari Victoria , Fradelos Evangelos , Zyga Sofia

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 60-65
    Received: 21 December 2014
    Accepted: 23 December 2014
    Published: 23 January 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.21
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    Abstract: Non-adherence to treatment is an increasing problem for patients with end stage renal disease under haemodialysis.Aim: This study aimed to review the basic literature mentioned to the correlation between haemodialysis patient demographic characteristics and non-adherence to their treatment regimen.Method: Studies written in English published in 200... Show More
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation: The Community Re-Entry Program (CREP) in Psychiatric Inpatient Settings, Systematic Review

    Carlos Melo-Dias

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 51-59
    Received: 29 December 2014
    Accepted: 7 January 2015
    Published: 22 January 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.20
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    Abstract: Aim: This review is an update on the research evidence supporting psychosocial rehabilitation – the Community Re-Entry Program (CREP) in psychiatric inpatient settings. Method: This review is guided by the following questions: Is the Community Re-Entry Program (CREP) effective in psychiatric inpatient settings? What are the main results and benefit... Show More
  • Stress: Concepts, Theoretical Models and Nursing Interventions

    Ioanna V. Papathanasiou , Konstantinos Tsaras , Anna Neroliatsiou , Aikaterini Roupa

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 45-50
    Received: 21 December 2014
    Accepted: 23 December 2014
    Published: 31 December 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.19
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    Abstract: Stress is a fact of everyday life and it can be defined either as a reaction or as a stimulus. Over the years and with the progress of science many factors have been identified as sources of stress, such as Biological, Chemicals, Microbial, Psychological, Developmental, Socio-cultural and Environmental. Propose of this study is to present the basic... Show More
  • Children with Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome at School

    Spyridoula Laschou , Maria Dermanopoulou , Alexandra Marmangelou , Maria Papaspyrou

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 37-44
    Received: 29 November 2014
    Accepted: 4 December 2014
    Published: 30 December 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.18
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    Abstract: Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is a neuro-developmental disorder characterized by the presence of multiple kinetic and vocal tics. Tics are sudden, rapid, repetitive, pointless, arrhythmic, stereotyped kinetic or vocal muscle twitches. It usually occurs before puberty and it is more often in boys than in girls, at a rate 4-6 / 1000. Although it doe... Show More
  • The Value and Contribution of Foster Families in the Deinstitutionalization of the Mentally Ill

    Olga Velentza

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 31-36
    Received: 30 November 2014
    Accepted: 2 December 2014
    Published: 27 December 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.17
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    Abstract: Introduction: The family is the first place where the values, principles and standards are instilled and absorbed. It is the main natural support system for the member who suffers from a serious mental disorder and it can play an important role in the progress and development of mental illness. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to study the ins... Show More
  • Effects of Unemployment in Mental Health of Young People

    Ouzounakis Petros , Monios Alexandros , Vakalopoulou Marina , Dimitriadou Alexandra

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 27-30
    Received: 23 November 2014
    Accepted: 5 December 2014
    Published: 27 December 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.16
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    Abstract: Introduction: Unemployment as a problem exceeds the individual level and is the result of structural mismatches of each society. Purpose: In the present retrospective study are investigated the effects of the unemployment, especially among young people, and the prevention thereof. Material and methods: The sample consisted of recent articles on the... Show More
  • Hospitalization in the Psychiatric Hospital of Corfu in 19th Century

    Kourkouta Lambrini , Vakalopoulou Basiliki , Anca Mihalache , Plati Panagiota , Ziogou Theologia

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 22-26
    Received: 21 November 2014
    Accepted: 24 November 2014
    Published: 27 December 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.15
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    Abstract: The State Psychiatric Hospital of Corfu .Until the time of the founding of the Psychiatric Hospital of Corfu, generally in Greece, the mentally ill patients was closed in prison with thieves and thugs. The first move in the collection of psychopaths began on 10th March 1836 at the initiative of the British Governor Sir. Edward Douglas. As a result,... Show More
  • The Use of Exercise in Mental Health Care

    Ziogou Theologia , Fradelos Evangelos , Kourkouta Lambrini

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 16-21
    Received: 13 November 2014
    Accepted: 18 November 2014
    Published: 29 November 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.14
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    Abstract: Aim of the present research was planned to examine: a) the perceptions of professionals of mental health with regard to the use of physical activity when working with patients with psychiatric disorders and b) to study professionals’ decisive factors for the promotion of physical activity in the working context. Material and Method: The sample of t... Show More
  • Learning Difficulties: The Effect on Mental Health of Children

    Apergi Marioleni

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 12-15
    Received: 9 September 2014
    Accepted: 4 November 2014
    Published: 18 November 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.13
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    Abstract: The following article is an approach to the subject of learning difficulties and its influence on the mental health of children. Through this article the characteristics of children with learning difficulties are highlighted and problems that are created in their mental health. It approximates the factors of perception, memory and language, to whic... Show More
  • Applying Margaret Newman’s Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness to Psychosocial Nursing Care of HIV Infected Patients in Kenya

    Kamau Simon Macharia , Rotich Rose Jelagat , Mwembe David Juma

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 6-11
    Received: 30 September 2014
    Accepted: 14 October 2014
    Published: 3 November 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.12
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    Abstract: Margaret Newman’s Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness is considered a grand nursing theory, she described a process of becoming more of oneself, of finding greater meaning in life, and of reaching new dimensions of connectedness with other people and the world. Nurses in Kenya have mostly used the psychosocial-medical model to nurse HIV inf... Show More
  • The Use of Essential Oils as a Complementary Treatment for Anxiety

    Fradelos E. , Komini A.

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2015
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: 8 August 2014
    Accepted: 20 August 2014
    Published: 17 September 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2015040201.11
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    Abstract: Mental disorders occur in people in all countries, societies and in all ethnic groups, regardless socio-economic order with more frequent anxiety disorders. Through the process of time many treatment have been applied in order to address this complex mental issue. People with anxiety disorders can benefit from a variety of treatments and services. ... Show More